Killer Cars: Check out This Mad Max: Fury Road Infographic
Back in May, we introduced you to Jacinta Leong, art director on Mad Max: Fury Road and one of the people responsible for bringing you those beastly machines. Leong's task was huge, both literally and narratively, as without the machines, Mad Max: Fury Road can't exist. Fusing two Cadillacs bodies together, installing a massive engine and having the thing actually drive was just part of her task.
Today,
The Future of Movie Theaters: A Total Body Experience
First there was the Kinetoscope, and then there were silent movies. Fast forward through a hundred years of rich cinematic history, including a quick Trip to the Moon, a slight case of Vertigo and some ‘Jaw’ dropping sharks jumping off the screen and you’ll arrive in 2014, where new technology is working to change our movie going experience in mind-boggling ways.
Today, the practice of going out to the movies is so much more than sitting in a dimly lit auditorium munching popcorn (it should be noted,
Earth Day 2014: Hollywood Wants to Write Happy Ending for Planet With Eco Efforts
Hollywood has been celebrating Earth Day for years in order to raise awareness about environmental issues and put their considerable clout behind green initiatives. Who better than the people who make their living telling stories to strike up a memorable dialogue about sustainable practices? The big six studios’ embrace of Earth Day has only strengthened over time, and their contributions can be seen as a model of how companies in any field can get serious about protecting the planet,
Dramatic Delivery: The World’s First Cinematic Cryobank
'Delivery Man,' which comes out tomorrow, stars Vince Vaughn as David Wozniak, a man whose stalled life is turned upside down when he finds out that he's fathered 533 children via sperm donations he made 20 years earlier. While he's still wrestling with the magnitude of this reality, David's hit with a lawsuit from 142 of the 533 twenty-somethings who want to know the identity of the donor. How plausible is that plot line?
Workaholic Woody Allen: Five Decades & Counting of Unparalleled Production
In 1966, China became the first nation to synthesize Insulin, Walt Disney died, the first Star Trek episode “The Man Trap” aired, England won the World Cup (they haven’t won one since), and a young director by the name of Woody Allen released his first feature film, What’s Up Tiger Lily?
In the 47-years that have followed, Allen has essentially made a movie a year. He came along right when a slew of young directors were on the make—Steven Spielberg,
The Conjuring Joins The Ranks of Iconic Haunted House Horrors
In honor of today’s highly anticipated premiere of The Conjuring, we take a look at the ‘haunted house horror’ genre of film and bestow the Warner Bros. flick an official place among creepy cinema classics.
Admit it: you have distinctly crossed a house or two that you will never ever set foot in. Maybe it was an old boarded up rambler in your childhood neighborhood,
One of America’s Greatest Exports: 2012 a Banner Year at the Global Box Office
With Iron Man 3 set to open wide tomorrow (and having already done brisk business overseas), this year has a slew of giant films that are likely to translate into boffo sales overseas. Those films include Star Trek: Into Darkness, Man of Steel, and Pacific Rim. It would not be a risky bet to pick all three as big-time global performers,
Earth Day Infographic: A Glance at the Six Studio’s Environmental Efforts
As we wrote earlier today, the film studios have long embraced the ethos espoused on Earth Day, working hard to not only raise awareness about environmental issues, but also to do their part to lower their carbon footprint.
Through technological advancements, key partnerships, and education, Hollywood is committed to advancing the cause of sustainability and environmental stewardship. Here's a glance at some of their efforts:
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Celebrate The Other Oscar Nominees – You Know, The Ones Ryan Seacrest Likely Won’t Interview
Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Director–these might be the most anticipated categories of the Oscars, but this year, let's celebrate the other half. After all, the year's best films wouldn't stand a chance without the genius nominees in less-publicized realms like Production Design, Cinematography, Makeup/Hairstyle, Sound Editing, and Visual Effects.
Here at The Credits, we love all parts of film, which is why we created this infographic to celebrate the many industry icons who are making big waves (but perhaps not big red carpet debuts) at this year's 85th Academy Awards.
We Welcome Back the NHL With an Infographic Showcasing Eleven Fantastic Films on Ice
We've missed you, National Hockey League. And we're happy you're back. So happy, in fact, we put together this infographic celebrating a sport that has translated into some of the most inspired, strange, and downright funny sports films ever made.
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The Credits’ Thanksgiving Movie Survival Guide
Here's our curated movie survival guide, packed with every conceivable kind of film for you to gorge on during the Thanksgiving holiday. Please watch responsibly.
Featured image of Dwight and Mamie Eisenhower watching a television during the Republican National Convention, Chicago, Illinois, 1952. Photo taken by Thomas J. O'Halloran, courtesy the Library of Congress.
Fantastic Film Schools Infographic
Our latest infographic, inspired by Hollywood Reporter's 2nd Annual List of the Top 25 Film Schools, takes a look at some of the best film schools in the country.
50 Years of Bond, James Bond
James Bond week continues with our latest infographic, which takes a look at some of the 65 women that have made Bond's life both heaven and hell.
The Emmy Awards By The Numbers
Did you know it takes five and a half hours to make each Emmy statue? Our latest infographic takes a look at The Emmy Awards, by the numbers.
2011 Global Box Office Results
Our latest infographic tracks the global box office earnings of 2011.
